OUR HISTORY

Starting in 1999, our story has always been about innovation. THTC’s first client has paved the way for the company to pioneer the phenomenal work on navigation in the GCC countries. And we continuously strive to be the benchmark in digital maps and smart mobility in the region.

1999

Sep 1999

THTC started up as a leading technology firm in the Middle East that specializes in Maps, Navigation, GIS, Telematics, ITS, and related solutions.

2001

Jan 2001

Launched the first website in the MENA region that provides map-based driving directions (Dubai EZ Guide)

2003

Sep 2003

Launched the first WAP mapping application in MENA in Cooperation with Etisalat (UAE EZ Guide)

2004

Mar 2004

Launched one of the first PDA – based navigation systems in MENA (EasyNav for UAE)

2005

Jun 2005

Launched "Mahlola", one of the first LBS projects in Saudi Arabia in partnership with STC and KACST

2006

Jun 2006

THTC’s partnership with TomTom in GCC countries was born.

2007

2007 - 2009

First mobile mapping project in MENA, in cooperation with Tele Atlas and KACST (For Saudi Ministry of Transport)

2008

Dec 2008

After amazing growth, THTC exceeded 15,000 License of PND Navigation App.

2009

Sep 2009

First navigation solution on smart phones in Egypt in cooperation with JoviTronix

2010

Oct 2010

Launched the first real-time traffic information navigation system in MENA called Dalili - for RTA (Dubai Roads and Transport Authority).

2011

Sep 2011

THTC moved in a fancy new office in downtown with Burj Khalifa’s view.

2012

Sep 2012

THTC earned the ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management systems and processes.

2013

Jan 2013

Launched EPM Traffic, the first traffic info navigation system in Damman for Eastern Province Municipalities, in cooperation with TomTom.

2014

Feb 2014

Launched Smart Drive, the real-time traffic information navigation system for RTA (Dubai Roads and Transport Authority).

2014

Mar 2014

Partnered with Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) in launching Delilat Arriyadh, the navigation map with real-time traffic information for Riyadh.

2015

Dec 2015

Smart Drive was awarded as Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Award for Smart Government Best Smart Corporate App – Corporate Services in Dubai.

2016

May 2016

Smart Drive was granted the Best Smart Government Excellence Award in Kuwait.

2017

Feb 2017-2018

Introduced Smart Taxi solution to Sharjah RTA, Dubai RTA (PTA) and Abu Dhabi DOT.

2018

June 2018

THTC‘s ISO certification was upgraded to ISO 9001:2015